| Cause | Solution |
| See Stencil Break Down/Exposure And Washout. | |
| Incorrect emulsion for ink chemistry and/or screen wash. | • Use compatible ink and stencil systems. |
| Excessive squeegee pressure. | • Evaluate conditions which require excessive squeegee pressure and rectify eg.thin the ink, use properly tensioned screens, lower the off-contact, sharpen squeegee. |